discernment

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
  2. noun delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
  3. noun perception of that which is obscure

Etymology

From Middle French discernement, equivalent to discern + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

understanding, apprehension, savvy

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